Job ID83942

　　LocationDenver

　　Full/Part Time

　　Regular/TemporaryRegular

　　Position Overview

　　A Front Row Seat to InnovationThe Behavioral Health Specialist is a critical role in the psychiatric care ofpatients. We aspire to be an inclusive culture where every team member,patient, and family member feels safe and valued, and where all patientsreceive the same access to the highest quality care, outcomes, andexperience. This position also serves as a system-wide resource, providingdirect patient care and safety including supervision and management ofchildren and adolescents.The psychiatric emergency department provides triage services 24 hours a dayto patients suffering from a range of mental health and behavioral disorders.Our primary purpose is to increase patient stability for transfer ordischarge. Primary responsibilities of Behavioral Health Specialists areinitial psych triage with ongoing watches to monitor the well-being of ourpatients. In addition to assessment other responsibilities are patientde-escalation and team leadership.Front line intervention for psych patients Interacts with multiple disciplinesacross the hospital.( to read more about the BHS units at Children's Hospital Colorado)Annual Salary Range: $19.93 to $29.00 / Hourly SalaryHours per week: Part time and Full time positions are available. Please listyour preferences in the questions below.Shift: There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Pleaseidentify your preferences in the questions within the application.Please note: The Behavioral Health Specialist may begin their shift in oneunit and based on a change in census and acuity be reallocated to a differentunit to meet operational needs. However, it is also possible for theBehavioral Health Specialist to experience extended periods of time in onedepartment to offset long-term absences through the Months ProgramMake an ImpactQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree with a minor in psychology or related fieldEquivalency: Professional relevant experience may substitute for thebachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.Certification(s): Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR certificationPatient Stabilization Patient Safety Patient Triage Patient MonitoringExperience preferredJob Highlights:Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents whileunder the direction of a registered nurse or licensed psychiatricprofessional.Leads, monitors and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups forpatients.Participates in clinical rounds, maintains communication with unit ordepartment leadership.Responds as part of the Behavioral Assistance Resource Team; providesassistance to patients, family members or visitors 18 years of age andyounger exhibiting the potential for harm to self or others.Ensures proper documentation of patient progress; completes 15-minutepatient checks; provides one-to-one patient observation and or milieumanagement..

　　Why Work with Us?

　　Total Rewards and BenefitsComprehensive benefits: , 403b employer match (retirement savings),robust wellness program, education benefit to help you advance your career.Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonusprogram that rewards eligible team members based on organizationalperformance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paidout the following April.Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer forthe federalHere, it's differentAt Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours andours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possiblecare to each child and family we treat. That is in access, advancement andopportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities andbackgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treatand heal children better when our t am reflects the diversity of our patientpopulation. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know atruly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our mostbasic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is anending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!

　　Apply to Join our TeamChildren's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination andharassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age,sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: Ifyou require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitmentproceConnect with Us!Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four timesby the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognizedamong the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.